Governance

Lagos State Government Bans Gatherings Above 50 Persons_Ada Nkong

The Lagos State Government has banned the gathering of more than 50 persons in an enclosed space as the state continues to battle a second wave of the pandemic. This was contained in a statement by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. However, religious services were exempted from the directive, if the gathering does not exceed 50% capacity… Continue reading Lagos State Government Bans Gatherings Above 50 Persons_Ada Nkong

Security

CDS, Other Service Chiefs Visit Maiduguri Head Quarters of Operation Lafiya Dole_Ada Nkong

New Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Lucky Irabor on Sunday led other Service Chiefs on an operational visit to the Headquarters, Command and Control Centre of Operation Lafiya Dole in Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital. Their visit to the theatre for the war against Boko Haram comes a few days after they met with… Continue reading CDS, Other Service Chiefs Visit Maiduguri Head Quarters of Operation Lafiya Dole_Ada Nkong

WORLD NEWS

Trump’s Legal Team Gets Shakeup as Impeachment Trial Nears _Ada Nkong

Attorneys including Butch Bowers have departed the legal team handling Donald Trump’s impeachment defense, barely a week before the former president’s Senate trial is set to begin. The departures of Bowers, expected to have been Trump’s lead attorney, Deborah Barbier and three others were were mutually agreed upon, CNN reported late Saturday.Democrats in the House,… Continue reading Trump’s Legal Team Gets Shakeup as Impeachment Trial Nears _Ada Nkong

COMPENSATIONS · HUMAN INTEREST

Benue State NUJ Loses Chairman _Ada Nkong

The Nigerian Union of Journalists, Benue state Chapter has been thrown into mourning following the death of its Chairman ,Comrade Victoria Asher. Asher reportedly died due to complications from child birth. Her death has elicited concerns especially amongst women journalists about birth related deaths of women in this day and age. Details later.....

EDUCATION

Edo state Government Okays School Resumption February 1 , Secondary to Run Two Shifts_Ada Nkong

The Edo State Government has announced that educational institutions in the state, from primary schools to tertiary institutions, are to resume academic activities effective from Monday, February 1, 2021. In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said the directive is given after due consultations with the institutions and their representatives to… Continue reading Edo state Government Okays School Resumption February 1 , Secondary to Run Two Shifts_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

More Chibok Girls Escape Boko Haram Captivity_Ada Nkong

Mothers of missing Chibok Girls Some of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram nearly seven years ago have finally escaped from their captors, a father of one of the girls told CNN. Halima Ali Maiyanga, one of more than 100 young women still missing, called her father to say she and others had managed… Continue reading More Chibok Girls Escape Boko Haram Captivity_Ada Nkong

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

Cicely Tyson Dies at 96_Ada Nkong

In 2018, First black woman to receive an honorary Oscar. Credit Reuters Pioneering Hollywood actress Cicely Tyson - who was known for portraying strong African-American characters - has died aged 96, her manager has said. No cause of the death was given. The former fashion model had a career that spanned seven decades. Tyson won… Continue reading Cicely Tyson Dies at 96_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

Expose Unethical Practices by Lecturers-Prof Angba

In a bid to ensure sanity and professionalism in the institution, the Vice Chancellor of Cross River University of Technology, Professor Augustine Angba, has called on students of the university to expose unethical practices allegedly perpetrated by some lecturers of the university.In a facebook post by the head of Crutech media team, Mr Cornelius Ellah,… Continue reading Expose Unethical Practices by Lecturers-Prof Angba

Governance

Sanwo-Olu Approves Appointment of 17 Permanent Secretaries_Ada Nkong

Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of 17 Permanent Secretaries in the Lagos State Public Service. The appointments take effect immediately, according to a statement by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola. The appointees are: S/No. NAME PREVIOUS DEPLOYMENT 1. Dr. MUSTAFA, Ibrahim Akinwunmi Consultant Special, Lagos State University Teaching… Continue reading Sanwo-Olu Approves Appointment of 17 Permanent Secretaries_Ada Nkong